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Hestenes, Roberta Rae was born on August 5, 1939 in Huntington Park, California, United States. Daughter of Robert James and Besse Rae (Nipp) Louis.
(Experience the best of both worlds. There are two groups ...)
Experience the best of both worlds. There are two groups of people in your church. Those who do most of the work (they run the programs, organize the activities, staff the committees), and those who thrive on relational activities (small groups, social get-togethers, etc.) The workers keep things running smoothly, but often at their own expense. Feeling used, burned out, and unappreciated, they wonder why more people aren’t “committed” to the church. Relational members, on the other hand, provide much of the warm, community atmosphere that can make people feel at home in a church, but they typically shy away from formal, task-oriented responsibilities (often to the chagrin of the first group!) When committees are redesigned to function as communities, wonderful changes begin to take place. Meetings become more productive, group members start looking forward to serving, and the overall spirit of the church begins to improve. So if your church is looking for a fresh, more effective way to accomplish its goals, let Roberta Hestenes show you how in Turning Committees into Communities. It’s the best way to demonstrate the ministry of the church, while also carrying out the ministry of the church.
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(From The Navigators, an international Christian organizat...)
From The Navigators, an international Christian organization, comes this pamphlet by author Roberta Hestenes, based on the content of a course she used to teach at Fuller Theological Seminary entitled "Building Christian Community Through Small Groups".
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("Here is a comprehensive, major work, examining all the d...)
"Here is a comprehensive, major work, examining all the dimensions of a small group which uses the Bible as a resource..."It is an indispensable resource to anyone who wants to start a Bible study group within a church, school, or work situation or who wants to infuse an ongoing group with new vitality.
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( This best-selling book is an indispensable resource for...)
This best-selling book is an indispensable resource for starting a Bible study group. Employing successful field-tested methods, this practical handbook contains detailed information on how to begin a group, choose a leader, prepare lesson plans, build relationships within the group, and effectively engage in the study of Scripture.
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Hestenes, Roberta Rae was born on August 5, 1939 in Huntington Park, California, United States. Daughter of Robert James and Besse Rae (Nipp) Louis.
Bachelor, University California, Santa Barbara. Master in Divinity, Fuller Theological Seminary, 1979. Doctor of Ministry, Fuller Theological Seminary, 1983.
Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Houghton College. Doctor of Divinity (honorary), Seattle Pacific University.
Director adult education and small group ministries, United Presbyterian Church, Seattle, 1967-1974; associate in ministry, LaCanada (California) Presbyterian Church, 1974-1984; associate professor, director Christian Formation and Discipleship program, Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, California, 1975-1987; board directors, chairman strategic planning committee, World Vision United States, since 1980; board directors, World Vision International, since 1982; Chairman, Board Of Directors, World Vision International, since 1985; president, professor Christian spirituality, Eastern College, St. Davids, Pennsylvania, since 1987; associate, Wayne (Pennsylvania) Presbyterian Church, since 1991. Consultant numerous Presbyterian organizations. Minister Kenya, Australia, South Africa, Singapore, Hong Kong, South Korea, Philippines, Center american.
(From The Navigators, an international Christian organizat...)
("Here is a comprehensive, major work, examining all the d...)
("Here is a comprehensive, major work, examining all the d...)
( This best-selling book is an indispensable resource for...)
( This best-selling book is an indispensable resource for...)
(Experience the best of both worlds. There are two groups ...)
Fellow Case Methods Institute. Member American Academy Religion, Religious Education Association, National Association of professors of Christian Education.
Married John D. Hestenes. Children: Joan Hestenes Lehnen, Eric Magnus, Stephen Eastvold.